Best of Bo Xilai

Best of Bo Xilai

CHINA-POLITICS-CORRUPTION-BO

MARK RALSTON

Police prepare barricades outside the Intermediate People's Court on the eve of the sentencing of disgraced politician Bo Xilai in Jinan, Shandong Province on September 21, 2013. The verdict in the case of China's fallen political star Bo Xilai, due on September 22, will cap an extraordinary scandal involving bribes, murder, illicit love, political infighting, and a colourful yet tightly controlled trial. Even before the stunning five-day hearing last month, the downfall of the once-powerful Bo was already the most sensational drama in decades to rock the ruling Communist Party and its prized stability. AFP PHOTO / Mark RALSTON

Police prepare barricades outside the Intermediate People's Court on the eve of the sentencing of disgraced politician Bo Xilai in Jinan, Shandong Province on September 21, 2013. The verdict in the case of China's fallen political star Bo Xilai, due on September 22, will cap an extraordinary scandal involving bribes, murder, illicit love, political infighting, and a colourful yet tightly controlled trial. Even before the stunning five-day hearing last month, the downfall of the once-powerful Bo was already the most sensational drama in decades to rock the ruling Communist Party and its prized stability. AFP PHOTO / Mark RALSTON

Ousted Chinese Politician Bo Xilai Trail - Sentence

Feng Li

A screen shows the picture of the sentence of Chinese politician Bo Xilai (Center) on September 22, 2013 in Beijing, China. The Jinan Intermediate People's Court announced Bo Xilai, former member of the CPC Central Committee Political Bureau, was sentenced to life imprisonment on Sunday for bribery, embezzlement and abuse of power.

A screen shows the picture of the sentence of Chinese politician Bo Xilai (Center) on September 22, 2013 in Beijing, China. The Jinan Intermediate People's Court announced Bo Xilai, former member of the CPC Central Committee Political Bureau, was sentenced to life imprisonment on Sunday for bribery, embezzlement and abuse of power.

Ousted Chinese Politician Bo Xilai Trail - Sentence

Feng Li

A screen shows the picture of the sentence of Chinese politician Bo Xilai (2nd Right) on September 22, 2013 in Beijing, China. The Jinan Intermediate People's Court announced Bo Xilai, former member of the CPC Central Committee Political Bureau, was sentenced to life imprisonment on Sunday for bribery, embezzlement and abuse of power.

A screen shows the picture of the sentence of Chinese politician Bo Xilai (2nd Right) on September 22, 2013 in Beijing, China. The Jinan Intermediate People's Court announced Bo Xilai, former member of the CPC Central Committee Political Bureau, was sentenced to life imprisonment on Sunday for bribery, embezzlement and abuse of power.

Ousted Chinese Politician Bo Xilai Trail - Sentence

Feng Li

A screen shows the picture of the sentence of Chinese politician Bo Xilai (Center) on September 22, 2013 in Beijing, China. The Jinan Intermediate People's Court started Sunday to announce Bo Xilai sentenced life imprisonment for bribery, embezzlement, power abuse.

A screen shows the picture of the sentence of Chinese politician Bo Xilai (Center) on September 22, 2013 in Beijing, China. The Jinan Intermediate People's Court started Sunday to announce Bo Xilai sentenced life imprisonment for bribery, embezzlement, power abuse.

The Third Plenary Session Of The National People's Congress (NPC)

Feng Li

A policeman delegate salute to China's Chongqing Municipality Communist Party Secretary Bo Xilai (Right) after the third plenary meeting of the National People's Congress (NPC) at The Great Hall Of The People on March 9, 2012 in Beijing, China. China's Chongqing Municipality Communist Party Secretary Bo Xilai said he was surprised to learn that his ex-police chief had run off to a US consulate during the the National People's Congress Chongqing group meeting today.

A policeman delegate salute to China's Chongqing Municipality Communist Party Secretary Bo Xilai (Right) after the third plenary meeting of the National People's Congress (NPC) at The Great Hall Of The People on March 9, 2012 in Beijing, China. China's Chongqing Municipality Communist Party Secretary Bo Xilai said he was surprised to learn that his ex-police chief had run off to a US consulate during the the National People's Congress Chongqing group meeting today.

Ousted Chinese Politician Bo Xilai Trail - Sentence

Feng Li

A screen shows the picture of the sentence of Chinese politician Bo Xilai (Center) on September 22, 2013 in Beijing, China. The Jinan Intermediate People's Court announced Bo Xilai, former member of the CPC Central Committee Political Bureau, was sentenced to life imprisonment on Sunday for bribery, embezzlement and abuse of power.

A screen shows the picture of the sentence of Chinese politician Bo Xilai (Center) on September 22, 2013 in Beijing, China. The Jinan Intermediate People's Court announced Bo Xilai, former member of the CPC Central Committee Political Bureau, was sentenced to life imprisonment on Sunday for bribery, embezzlement and abuse of power.

Ousted Chinese Politician Bo Xilai Trail - Day 2

Feng Li

Disgraced politician Bo Xilai (C) leaves in the back of a vehicle after the second day of his trial at the Jinan Intermediate People's Court on August 23, 2013 in Jinan, China. Ousted Chinese politician Bo Xilai is standing trial on charges of bribery, corruption and abuse of power for a second straight day. Bo Xilai made global headlines last year when his wife Gu Kailai was charged and convicted of murdering British businessman Neil Heywood.

Disgraced politician Bo Xilai (C) leaves in the back of a vehicle after the second day of his trial at the Jinan Intermediate People's Court on August 23, 2013 in Jinan, China. Ousted Chinese politician Bo Xilai is standing trial on charges of bribery, corruption and abuse of power for a second straight day. Bo Xilai made global headlines last year when his wife Gu Kailai was charged and convicted of murdering British businessman Neil Heywood.

The Third Plenary Session Of The National People's Congress (NPC)

Feng Li

China's Chongqing Municipality Communist Party Secretary Bo Xilai attends the third plenary meeting of the National People's Congress (NPC) at The Great Hall Of The People on March 9, 2012 in Beijing, China. China's Chongqing Municipality Communist Party Secretary Bo Xilai said he was surprised to learn that his ex-police chief had run off to a US consulate during the the National People's Congress Chongqing group meeting today.

China's Chongqing Municipality Communist Party Secretary Bo Xilai attends the third plenary meeting of the National People's Congress (NPC) at The Great Hall Of The People on March 9, 2012 in Beijing, China. China's Chongqing Municipality Communist Party Secretary Bo Xilai said he was surprised to learn that his ex-police chief had run off to a US consulate during the the National People's Congress Chongqing group meeting today.

The Third Plenary Session Of The National People's Congress (NPC)

Feng Li

China's Chongqing Municipality Communist Party Secretary Bo Xilai leaves after the third plenary meeting of the National People's Congress (NPC) at The Great Hall Of The People on March 9, 2012 in Beijing, China. China's Chongqing Municipality Communist Party Secretary Bo Xilai said he was surprised to learn that his ex-police chief had run off to a US consulate during the the National People's Congress Chongqing group meeting today.

China's Chongqing Municipality Communist Party Secretary Bo Xilai leaves after the third plenary meeting of the National People's Congress (NPC) at The Great Hall Of The People on March 9, 2012 in Beijing, China. China's Chongqing Municipality Communist Party Secretary Bo Xilai said he was surprised to learn that his ex-police chief had run off to a US consulate during the the National People's Congress Chongqing group meeting today.

The Third Plenary Session Of The National People's Congress (NPC)

Feng Li

China's Chongqing Municipality Communist Party Secretary Bo Xilai leaves after the third plenary meeting of the National People's Congress (NPC) at The Great Hall Of The People on March 9, 2012 in Beijing, China. China's Chongqing Municipality Communist Party Secretary Bo Xilai said he was surprised to learn that his ex-police chief had run off to a US consulate during the the National People's Congress Chongqing group meeting today.

China's Chongqing Municipality Communist Party Secretary Bo Xilai leaves after the third plenary meeting of the National People's Congress (NPC) at The Great Hall Of The People on March 9, 2012 in Beijing, China. China's Chongqing Municipality Communist Party Secretary Bo Xilai said he was surprised to learn that his ex-police chief had run off to a US consulate during the the National People's Congress Chongqing group meeting today.

Ousted Chinese Politician Bo Xilai Trail - Sentence

Feng Li

A screen shows the picture of the sentence of Chinese politician Bo Xilai (Center) on September 22, 2013 in Beijing, China. The Jinan Intermediate People's Court announced Bo Xilai, former member of the CPC Central Committee Political Bureau, was sentenced to life imprisonment on Sunday for bribery, embezzlement and abuse of power.

A screen shows the picture of the sentence of Chinese politician Bo Xilai (Center) on September 22, 2013 in Beijing, China. The Jinan Intermediate People's Court announced Bo Xilai, former member of the CPC Central Committee Political Bureau, was sentenced to life imprisonment on Sunday for bribery, embezzlement and abuse of power.

Ousted Chinese Politician Bo Xilai Trail - Sentence

Feng Li

A screen shows the picture of the sentence of Chinese politician Bo Xilai (Center) on September 22, 2013 in Beijing, China. The Jinan Intermediate People's Court announced Bo Xilai, former member of the CPC Central Committee Political Bureau, was sentenced to life imprisonment on Sunday for bribery, embezzlement and abuse of power.

A screen shows the picture of the sentence of Chinese politician Bo Xilai (Center) on September 22, 2013 in Beijing, China. The Jinan Intermediate People's Court announced Bo Xilai, former member of the CPC Central Committee Political Bureau, was sentenced to life imprisonment on Sunday for bribery, embezzlement and abuse of power.

The Third Plenary Session Of The National People's Congress (NPC)

Feng Li

China's vice chairman of the Central Military Commission Xu Caihou (L) talks shaking hands with Chongqing Municipality Communist Party Secretary Bo Xilai after the third plenary meeting of the National People's Congress (NPC) at The Great Hall Of The People on March 9, 2012 in Beijing, China. China's Chongqing Municipality Communist Party Secretary Bo Xilai said he was surprised to learn that his ex-police chief had run off to a US consulate during the the National People's Congress Chongqing group meeting today.

China's vice chairman of the Central Military Commission Xu Caihou (L) talks shaking hands with Chongqing Municipality Communist Party Secretary Bo Xilai after the third plenary meeting of the National People's Congress (NPC) at The Great Hall Of The People on March 9, 2012 in Beijing, China. China's Chongqing Municipality Communist Party Secretary Bo Xilai said he was surprised to learn that his ex-police chief had run off to a US consulate during the the National People's Congress Chongqing group meeting today.

The Third Plenary Session Of The National People's Congress (NPC)

Feng Li

China's Chongqing Municipality Communist Party Secretary Bo Xilai attends the third plenary meeting of the National People's Congress (NPC) at The Great Hall Of The People on March 9, 2012 in Beijing, China. China's Chongqing Municipality Communist Party Secretary Bo Xilai said he was surprised to learn that his ex-police chief had run off to a US consulate during the the National People's Congress Chongqing group meeting today.

China's Chongqing Municipality Communist Party Secretary Bo Xilai attends the third plenary meeting of the National People's Congress (NPC) at The Great Hall Of The People on March 9, 2012 in Beijing, China. China's Chongqing Municipality Communist Party Secretary Bo Xilai said he was surprised to learn that his ex-police chief had run off to a US consulate during the the National People's Congress Chongqing group meeting today.

Closing Ceremony Of The National People's Congress

Bloomberg

Bo Xilai, then Chinese Communist Party secretary of Chongqing, left, Xu Caihou, vice chairman of China's Central Military Commission, center, and Zhang Dejiang, vice premier of China, attend the closing ceremony of China's National People's Congress (NPC) at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, China, on Wednesday, March 14, 2012. China ousted Bo as Communist Party secretary of one the nation's biggest cities in the strongest rebuke of a Politburo member in at least five years as Premier Wen Jiabao seeks to end a political scandal before a leadership change due later this year. Photographer: Nelson Ching/Bloomberg via Getty Images

Bo Xilai, then Chinese Communist Party secretary of Chongqing, left, Xu Caihou, vice chairman of China's Central Military Commission, center, and Zhang Dejiang, vice premier of China, attend the closing ceremony of China's National People's Congress (NPC) at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, China, on Wednesday, March 14, 2012. China ousted Bo as Communist Party secretary of one the nation's biggest cities in the strongest rebuke of a Politburo member in at least five years as Premier Wen Jiabao seeks to end a political scandal before a leadership change due later this year. Photographer: Nelson Ching/Bloomberg via Getty Images

Keywords

Police prepare barricades outside the Intermediate People's Court on... News PhotoBo Xilai,Boundary,Courthouse,Guilt,Horizontal,Jinan,Law,Police Force,Politician,Preparation,Sentencing,Shandong ProvincePhotographer MARK RALSTONCollection: AFP 2013 AFPPolice prepare barricades outside the Intermediate People's Court on the eve of the sentencing of disgraced politician Bo Xilai in Jinan, Shandong Province on September 21, 2013. The verdict in the case of China's fallen political star Bo Xilai, due on September 22, will cap an extraordinary scandal involving bribes, murder, illicit love, political infighting, and a colourful yet tightly controlled trial. Even before the stunning five-day hearing last month, the downfall of the once-powerful Bo was already the most sensational drama in decades to rock the ruling Communist Party and its prized stability. AFP PHOTO / Mark RALSTON (Photo credit should read MARK RALSTON/AFP/Getty Images)